WEEDSPORT, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A tractor-trailer caught fire along the thruway this morning, creating a backup for drivers.

Video courtesy of Robert Szymendera.

The Budweiser truck caught fire just after 7 a.m. this morning, in the westbound lanes near exit 40, in the area of Weedsport.

Traffic has been reduced down to one lane.

NewsChannel 9 has not heard what caused the fire at this time.